·Popular American Legend Ted Nugent is the speaker for the Republican Party of Maricopa County’s Lincoln Dinner scheduled at 7 pm, March 28 at the Scottsdale Hilton Resort, 6333 N Scottsdale Road., Scottsdale, AZ 85250.The annual event recognizes precinct committee for their work over the past year. Nominations must be processed by LD Chairman by March 15. If someone has a recommendation for a MVP Precinct Committeeman for their life work or their work this past year, they should contact their LD chairman immediately, according to Chairman Tyler Bowyer, who will be master of ceremonies.Executive Director April Riggins will chair the event, co-chaired by Liz Alcorn.Co-hosts include Congressmen Matt Salmon, David Schweikert and Trent Franks, County Attorney Bill Montgomery and Sheriff Joe Arpaio- who will take part in the awards presentations.Dinner tickets are $60 for precinct committeemen.Sponsorships are $1,000 per table or $125 per seat (available until sold out).$250 – Chairman’s Circle, VIP Greet and photo (following the dinner). Registrations open at 5:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm, Dinner at 7 pm.Checks payable to the Republican Party Of Maricopa County, C/O Liz Alcorn, 12040 N. 133rd Way Scottsdale, AZ 85259. RSVP or questions: Liz Alcorn at (602) 315-0349. Tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ted-nugent-at-lincoln-day-dinner-2015-tickets-16036792478

·Memorial Services will be held at 3 pm., Sat., March 7 for LD24 Precinct Committeeman William ‘Bill’ Boyd who has passed away. He and his wife Alice have been PCs for decades in LDs 26, 27 and 24.A service is scheduled at the Grace Chapel, 8524 E Thomas Road., Scottsdale, AZ 85257.

·The Mohave County Republican District 2 Lincoln Dinner is scheduled at 5:30 pm., Sat., March 7 at the El Rio Country Club, Mohave Valley.Speakers: Congressman David Schweikert and Sen Kelli Ward.Contact: 928-234-0838 michelle_mcrcc2@ymail.com

·Former Dem Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard hosted a Porch Party Fundraiser this week to Stop Dark Moneyinfluence in Arizona. Briefs remembers when Goddard was mayor.The “Dark Money” Republicans would do well to pay attention. He means business.

·LD27 PC Art Olivas has been trying to get a walking list of his precinct for over three weeks now.For heaven sakes, can’t someone at the head shed (AZGOP HQ) get him a walking list???He is getting more and more frustrated by the day… and his e-mails show it.

·And Speaking Of The AZGOP, no one has responded to reader questions as to who elected or appointed the “District Caucus Chairmen” during the Jan 24 AZGOP Statutory meeting. A more fitting name probably would have been “Caucus Facilitator” as they were appointed by AZGOP to facilitate the Caucus meetings. Jez, a simply answer in late January would have stopped a lot of questions and disgruntle commentary.

·Pima County GOP Chairman Bill Beard recommends Tucson Republicans provide input to the City Charter proposals at 5 pm., March 10 at the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, and at 5 pm., March 12 at Morris K Udall Regional Center.

·Congressman Matt Salmon: As chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, I convened a hearing entitled, “The Trans-Pacific Partnership: Prospects for Greater U.S. Trade”, where we heard from policy experts as to the importance of expanding our trade ties with Asia through the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Introductory statements on TPP and the importance of the hearing can be found here.

·LD21 Sen Debbie Lesko:Governor’s Ducey And The Legislature's Budget Proposalfocuses on putting more money in the classroom. The proposal increases K-12 classroom funding by $160 Million and reduces K-12 non-classroom funding by $113.5 Million, for a net increase in education funding. Unfortunately, communications from some of the school superintendents focus only on the cuts and don’t mention the proposed increases. Telling parents about proposed cuts to non-classroom funding and then not telling the parents about the proposed increases to classroom funding is disingenuous. Documentation from the Joint Legislative Budget Committee shows that all school districts will receive a net increase in education funding. According to the latest AZ Auditor General Report, Arizona schools spent 53.8% of their funding in the classroom, compared to the national average of 60.9%. I’m a Peoria School District parent. In a recent survey, Peoria Unified School District asked parents if they prefer a 4 day school week over cutting personnel such as school bus drivers and cafeteria workers. Perhaps a better question would be …do parents prefer cutting administration costs over cutting school bus drivers and cafeteria workers? I have a feeling the answer would be yes.Debbie Lesko - Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee

·George Khalaf is the new New Political Director at AZGOP headquarters in Phoenix.Khalafran the AZGOP Victory 2014 GOTV operation and is the past Deputy Chief of Staff for Maricopa County Supervisor Denny Barney. He was a senior member of a national grassroots program that had offices in 16 target states .

·Buckmaster Keeps A Lively Friday noon radio talk show going in Tucson.Today’s lineup included Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll (R-District 4),The Friday Roundtable featuring Dan Shearer - editor Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun, and Jim Nintzel, senior writer for the Tucson Weekly and host of Zona Politics TV, along with Weekend Watch host Matt Russell, food and beverage columnist for Inside Tucson Business. Buckmaster airs on Tucson's AM 1030 KVOI The Voice with live streaming, podcasts and show archive at www.BuckmasterShow.comCall in on the LiveLine at 520-790-2040.

·A Summit to Fix Veterans Healthcare is planned at 6 pm., April 13 at Steele Indian School Park Memorial Hall.Details:here.

·Congressman Matt Salmon: This week I introduced H.R. 1327, the ORDEAL Act which would put a halt to the most expensive regulation in American history: the EPA’s revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). At a time when our economy is struggling to recover, this regulation is the last thing we need. My press release on the ORDEAL Act can be read here.I also attended two hearings this week in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The hearing held by the full Foreign Affairs committee was titled, “Ukraine Under Siege”, and focused on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, where Russian instigation has torn the nation in two. A video of my questions to State Department Assistant Secretary Victoria Nuland on the situation is available here.

·Congressman Matt Salmon: This week the House voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security for the rest of this fiscal year. While many have applauded this vote, I feel it has endangered our Constitution—subjugating the powers of Congress to an out-of-control executive intent on placing fiat over duly enacted legislation. During the debate, I spoke on the floor to object to the funding measure. On Tuesday, the House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, by a vote of 257-167. The Senate Amendment to H.R. 240 makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the end of Fiscal Year 2015.Standing Up for the Constitution Link

·Congresswoman Martha McSally will join other female aviation pioneers at 9:45 am, Sat., March 7 to speak at the “Women In Flight Showcase” hosted by the Pima Air and Space Museum. The event celebrates the achievements of women in flight and coincides with Women’s History Month. McSally was our nation’s first woman to pilot a fighter plane in combat and command a fighter squadron and completed four assignments at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. She retired from the U.S. Air Force as a full Colonel in 2010 after 26 years in service. Other speakers include

üSee more than 125,000+ historical artifacts, including a moon rock donated by Tucsonan and Astronaut Frank Borman.

üExplore five large hangars totaling more than 189,000 indoor square feet—four+ football fields—of air/space craft, heroes’ stories and scientific phenomena. The 390th Memorial Museum (an independent museum located on the grounds, included with admission) and two hangars are dedicated to WWII. Pima Air & Space maintains its own aircraft restoration center.

üIt also operates exclusive tours of the “Aircraft Boneyard,” aka the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) on the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, plus offers a docent-led tram tour of its 80 acres (additional fees apply). Pima Air & Space Museum is located at 6000 E. Valencia Rd., just off I-10 exit 267, in Tucson. See www.pimaair.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PimaAirAndSpace, or by calling 520 574-0462.

·Congressman Matt Salmon: On Wednesday, the House passed H.R. 749, the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015, by a vote of 316-101. While it made several important changes, H.R. 749 reauthorized appropriations for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for FY 2016-2019, continuing government involvement in an industry in which it should not be spending your tax dollars. For this reason I voted against it.

·Congressman David Schweikert and Sen Kelli Ward will meet with Mohave County GOP District 2 Republicans at 6:30 pm, March 7at the El Rio Country Club, Mohave Valley, 928-234-0838 michelle_mcrcc2@ymail.com

·Pima County Republicans are having an Open House between 4-7 Pm., Sat., March 7 in their new location, according to Chairman Bill Beard. Light refreshments and snacked will be served at 17 West Wetmore Road #300,Tucson.

·CANCELLED: The LD20 Has A Fundraiser Yard Sale has been cancelled. Contact: Chr Ray Malnar at 602-931-3408 or raymalnar.gop@cox.net.

·Pro-Life Event: Back By Popular Demand Abby Johnson, the former Planned Parenthood director (now pro-life advocate) , will address the Maricopa County community at 10:30 am., Sat., March 7 in Gilbert. Tickets $7. This is presented by First Way Pregnancy Center.

·The Murphy’s Yuma Gun Show is scheduled March 7 and 8 at the Yuma County Fairgrounds. Entry $5. Contact: Gilbert Hernandez to volunteer298-210-7895.coloradoriverteaparty@reagan.com

·A Parliamentary Workshop will be presented from 9:30-12:30 pm, Sat., March 7 by the Arizona Alpha Unit of Parliamentarians (AAU) and the Arizona State Association of Parliamentarians (ASAP) at the Pyle Adult Center in Tempe. http://az-parliamentarians.org

·Territorial Baseball in Arizona, a presentation by John D. Tenney, baseball historian and writer, founder Arizona Territories Vintage Base Ball League (Twitter: @bballinaridland) and Michael A. Dietrich, captain of the Bisbee Bees, an Arizona Territories Vintage Base Ball League team, will be made at 11 am., Sat., March 7 at the Arizona Capitol Museum, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Museum entry and parking are free.

MONDAY, MARCH 9

·The Highway 69 Republicanswill meet at 6 pm., Mon., March 9 at the Puerta Vallarta Restaurant, 11901 E Hwy 69 in Dewey to hear Joseph Nye of the Arizona Citizens Defense League and a spokesman for Oathkeepers.5 pm., Social house. RSVP to Frances at 928-632-1099febs113@cableone.nethttp://www.highway69republicans.com

·The Arizona Project will present the film "Passionate Sage - The Character and Legacy of John Adams" at 6:30 pm., Mon., March 9 at 3375 E Shea Blvd., Phx. An American Founding Father, Adams was a statesman, diplomat, and a leading advocate of American independence from Great Britain.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

·The LD28 Meeting has been changed from March 10 to March 11 at Vincent’s on Camelback, according to LD28 Chairman Vernon Parker.

·The Sahuarita Tea Party Patriots will meet at 6:30 pm., March 10 at the Triple Play Restaurant on W. Duval Mine Road.Speakers will be past NRA president Sandy Froman, and Constitutional Sheriff Richard Mack. www.sahuaritateapartypatriots.com

·A Fundraiser For Bill Gates For Phoenix City Council is scheduled from 5:30-7:30 pm., Wed., March 11 at the home of Councilman Jim and Kitty Waring. Guests include Congressman David Schweikert, Gov Doug Ducey, Secretary of State Michel Reagan, and Councilmen Thelda Williams and Sal DiCiccio. RSVP: Crystal Bradley602-339-0831crystal@gatesforphoenix.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

·Congresswoman Martha McSally will hold a town hall discussion with Raytheon Missile Systems employees in Tucson on Wed, March 11 to discuss national defense and other issues. Raytheon employs nearly 10,000 people in Southern Arizona, making it the region’s largest private employer. Contact: Patrick Ptak at patrick.ptak@mail.house.gov or (202) 603-3100.

THURSDAY MARCH 12

·The ‘Women 2 Women Conversations Tour’will be conducted from 5:30-7 pm, Thurs., March 12 at the Embassy Suites, 2630 E Camelback Rd., Phx.Speakers include US Reps Martha McSally, Susan Brooks (IN) and Renee Ellmers (NC).Lisa Atkins is the moderator. This is the first Women 2 Women Conversation Tour designed to bring female voters together to discuss issues of concern. Free admission, Cocktails and light refreshments will be served. RSVP:www.mainstreetadvocacy.com/women/. Copy your RSVP to Jane Lynch (jane518@cox.net) who will follow-up with you closer to the event.

·Congressman Paul Gosar will attend the 5:30 pm., Thur., March 12 Bullhead City Town Hall Meeting in the Bullhead City Council Chambers, 2355 Trane Road, Bullhead City, AZ.

·Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Conner and historic preservationist and arts advocate Elisabeth F. Ruffner will be the first living inductees to the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame during the Induction Ceremony scheduled at 3 pm., Mar. 12 at 3 p.m. at the Arizona Historical Society Museum, 1300 N. College Ave., in Tempe, Ariz. A reception follows immediately. The event is free and open to the public. Limited seating requires reservations at www.azwhf.org.

2015 Posthumous Inductees

üMarietta Bryant (1911-2003) & Daisy Moore (1908-1985).

üLorraine W. Frank (1923-2005)

üLouise Foucar Marshall (1864-1956)

üHelen K. Mason (1912-2003)

üLucy Sikorsky, M.D. (1899-1972)

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

·LD17 Will Host A Voter Registration Tent at the Ostrich Festival the evenings of March 13 and 14, plus all day March 15.

·The Graham County Republican Committee will meet at noon March 13 in theManor House Glass Room, 415 E. Highway 70, Safford. No cost to attend. Lunch is available for purchase.

·LDL22 - 3rd Monday at 6:30 pm., Westbrook Vistas Rec Center, 18825 N Country Club Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85382. Doors open at 5:30pm social/ set up. Open to public. Traveling east or west on Union Hills Rd. enter Westbrook Village at Country Club Pkwy (first light west of 83rd Ave.) north to Vista’s Rec Center. Chr Eric Morgangemorgan99@gmail.comld22.arizonagop.net/connect